Overview
The Foreman position provides leadership and technical expertise for a solar installation crew of three to six members. The Foreman is responsible for safety, quality, customer service, and productivity and ensures the successful completion of residential and small commercial projects.
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Responsibilities
- Organizes, leads, and trains crew members
- Effectively manages all aspects of the construction workflow
- Maintains project documentation
- Develops a positive working dynamic within your team and with branch coworkers
- Analyzes and resolves worker problems and recommend solutions
- Maintains consistent customer relations throughout installation
- Provides feedback to management
- Performs service calls when necessary
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A minimum of two years of construction experience, including one year in solar installation
- Experience with electrical work involving wiring up to 600 VDC and 480 VAC
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- State electrical certification/license preferred
- Ability to perform all duties of the Installer and Lead Installer
- Knowledge of the NEC and applicable codes and standards
- Understanding of relevant OSHA standards
- CPR and first aid certifications
- Computer skills with Microsoft Excel and Word
- Strong mechanical/construction abilities
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and people management skills
- 5% travel is required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to transport materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks (up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds with assistance)
- Ability to work on rooftops with various angles and surfaces which requires frequent bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, turning, standing, and balance
- Ability to climb ladders
- Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions including but not limited to: excessive noise, extreme heat, extreme cold, wet environment, and humidity
- Ability to frequently utilize hand functions requiring fine motor skills, including but not limited to: fine manipulation, grasping, and pinching
- Ability to work within the safe range of equipment such as ladders, fall protection harnesses and other personal protective equipment
- Ability to work and maintain balance on roofs and other areas of height
- Ability to work in the sun and possibly low light conditions
- Ability to walk on rafters, roof tiles, and roof shingles without damage
- Ability to distinguish colors such as red, black, yellow, white, green
- Ability to work in confined spaces such as attics, basements, and crawl spaces which requires kneeling and crouching
- Ability to hear verbal commands and warnings
- Ability to work with chemicals using appropriate protections
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33.90 - $45.20 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid jury duty
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
- Year round work
Experience:
- Solar installation: 1 year (Required)
- NEC: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Petaluma, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person